Security Control Assessor – Communications Systems

SAIC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Security Control Assessor (SETA) for a National Reconnaissance Office program in Hawthorne, CA. The role requires on-site support and close collaboration with SPO, COTRs, and developers to ensure secure, compliant system acquisitions.

Candidates must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly and have experience in space communication, network, and crypto systems, as well as RMF and security policy knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly required.
• Experience with security assessments and information security standards.
• Understanding of space communication, network, and crypto systems.

Responsibilities

• Support SPO in planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of comms, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Conduct independent assessments of security controls and RMF processing.
• Develop documents and briefings for status updates to Government and industry.
• Coordinate with COTRs and program stakeholders to maintain contract docs.
• Review CDLR deliverables for content, accuracy, and sufficiency.
• Participate in program reviews and tech interchange meetings.
• Travel domestically up to 25% as required.

Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Security Control Assessor (SETA) for a National Reconnaissance Office program in Hawthorne, CA. The role requires on-site support and close collaboration with SPO, COTRs, and developers to ensure secure, compliant system acquisitions.

Candidates must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly and have experience in space communication, network, and crypto systems, as well as RMF and security policy knowledge.